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The Molecular Foundry at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab)
is recruiting four postdoctoral researchers to help initiate a new coordinated
research program to unify our understanding of the surface chemistry and physics
of inorganic semiconductor nanocrystals. Postdoctoral researchers will work
together with a cross-disciplinary team of materials scientists, chemists and
physicists to elucidate the fundamental aspects of surface bonding by small
molecules, create new chemical mechanisms for strict control of surface-ligand
interactions, and quantify the impact of surface chemistry on the optical and
electronic properties of nanocrystals. Researchers will be expected to complement
one another's skills and expertise to formulate a comprehensive understanding
of nanoparticle surfaces. This foundational knowledge will empower us to manipulate
nanocrystal properties and characterize their ensemble interactions with the
environment in diverse energy-related applications currently under investigation
at the Molecular Foundry.
Key Responsibilities
- Characterize colloidal semiconductor nanocrystal surface chemistry, structure,
optical and electronic properties, at both the single-particle and ensemble
level.
- Apply advanced knowledge of electron microscopy and x-ray spectroscopic
methods.
- Develop, apply and interpret results of advanced physical measurement techniques.
- Work collaboratively, reporting results internally to fellow researchers
and externally through monthly meetings, conference presentations, and peer-reviewed
publications.
Qualifications
- Recent Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry or a related field
with an emphasis in surface science of materials
- Experience in developing, applying and interpreting results of advanced
physical measurement techniques. Specific experience in electron or scanning
probe microscopy or synchrotron techniques is desirable.
- Critical analysis and communication skills demonstrated through research
publications in peer reviewed journals
- In addition to strong laboratory experience in related research, the successful
candidates should have demonstrated ability to work in a cross-disciplinary
team and to communicate ideas and results effectively.
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